<p>How do you do the color thing, if i knew how id do it</p>
<p>[color=green]Decision: Accepted at Deerfield Academy<a href=“only%20applied%20to%20Deerfield%20Academy”>/color</a></p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<pre><code>* SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: SSAT 96th Percentile
- GPA Unweighted-Weighted: 3.77 out of 4.0
- Rank: Does not rank
- Other stats: Top in History, Physics & Scientific Research project
</code></pre>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<pre><code>* Essays: Short and simple. Not touching. 
- Teacher Recs: Mostly neutral, but English teacher hates me.
- Principle/Counselor Rec: -
- Hook (if any): -
</code></pre>
<p>Location/Person:</p>
<pre><code>* State or Country: **Singapore **
- Current School Type: Top all-girls school in Singapore (public schools are better than private schools here)
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Gender: Female
</code></pre>
<p>Other Factors: No FA
Extracurriculars: Squash 2 yrs, Girl Guides 2 yrs, community service 5 yrs
General Comments: I CAN’T WAIT! I honestly think I’m the only Singaporean accepted by Deerfield though… classic. We’re such a small country and few know about Deerfield, yet even fewer get accepted. :|</p>
<p><3 geek</p>
<p>Accepted: Choate, Cate, Concord, St. Andrews (DE)
Waitlist: Episcopal
Rejected: None
Awaiting: St. Georges, Taft, and Peddie</p>
<p>SSAT: 60’s to lazy to post the rest lol</p>
<p>Accepted: Andover
Waitlisted: Choate</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: 94% (78 math, 78 reading, 99 verbal)
[</em>] GPA Unweighted-Weighted: 99 unweighted, 101 weighted.
[<em>] Rank: Top 5% of class.
[</em>] Other stats:
Perfect Andover Summer Session grades. </p>
<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Essays: I thought they were great.
[</em>] Teacher Recs: My English teacher really likes me. I think of her as a friend, so I’m assuming they were very good. As for math, he likes me, but I’m by no means a stellar math student!
[<em>] Principle/Counselor Rec: Pretty good, I’m guessing, even though I only knew the guy for 3 months…
[</em>] Hook (if any):
Uhhh… I don’t think I have a hook.</p>
<p>[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: NY representtt.
[</em>] Current School Type: Public.
[<em>] Ethnicity: Caucasian.
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul] **Other Factors: **
Applied for sophomore year.
Needed financial aid.
Extracurriculars:
Carnegie Hall pianist, 10 years.
Dancer, 10 years.
Softball, 6 years.
Guitar and Voice, 2 years.
Various others that don’t really matter that much.
General Comments:
I’m shocked by my waitlist. I thought, if anything, Choate would accept me. This was not the case, apparently because I needed financial aid. However, I’m definitely not upset by this because of a lovely offer from Andover! Such a fantastic day for me. (:</p>
<p>Accepted: Andover and Exeter
Waitlisted: Choate</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]</p>
<p>[li] SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: [/li]2349 (99% Verbal, 97% Reading, 99% Math, 99% Overall)</p>
<p>[li] GPA Unweighted-Weighted: [/li]4.0 - 4.22</p>
<p>[li] Rank: [/li]n/a</p>
<p>[li] Other stats:[/li]n/a</p>
<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]</p>
<p>[li] Essays: [/li]I was happy with my long essay for Andover and one of the two for Exeter; the others were not exactly my best work.</p>
<p>[li] Teacher Recs: [/li]I can’t say for sure, but I think they were pretty good. I don’t know my math teacher that well, but he and I get along. And my English teacher and I are buddies.</p>
<p>[li] Principle/Counselor Rec: [/li]I get along with my counselor, so I’d assume it was decent.</p>
<p>[li] Hook (if any): [/li]My mother attended Andover, although she doesn’t give money. I also love writing and expressed this repeatedly, though I haven’t won any national awards or anything.</p>
<p>[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]</p>
<p>[li] State or Country: [/li]Northern California</p>
<p>[li] Current School Type: [/li]Private College Preparatory</p>
<p>[li] Ethnicity: [/li]Caucasian</p>
<p>[li] Gender: [/li]Female</p>
<p>[/ul]Other Factors:
I’ve played soccer since first grade on both recreational and competitive levels; a total of fifteen seasons. I also set for my junior varsity volleyball team, and have been playing volleyball for five years. I’m far from a sports recruit, however. I have never received any significant athletic recognition. I also play the violin and guitar, though neither exceptionally.</p>
<p>General Comments:
I applied for upper year and require no financial aid.</p>
<p>Accepted Peddie, Concord Academy, Episcopal High School
**Rejected none **</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: Overall 99%
[</em>] GPA Unweighted-Weighted: ?? I don’t really know…but all my grades the past two years have been 93-100%
[<em>] Rank: Top 10% of class
[</em>] Other stats: competitive travel soccer for three years
CTY member and SET member
Art class since 4 years old
Plays violin and is principal violinist in select school string ensemble(but nothing special like some of the prodigies I know!)
Stage Crew and Set Design
Volunteers at library in the summer
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>]Essays: I thought they were pretty strong, except for the EHS one
[</em>]Teacher Recs: very good, especially my LA teacher one since she like my writing very much
[<em>]Principle/Counselor Rec: The principal of my school was previously my 6th grade science teacher, so that worked out nicely. The counselor knows me as well since I applied for a scholarship in 7th grade with her help
[</em>]Hook (if any): none really - I’m honestly not that special
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: NJ
[</em>] Current School Type: public
[<em>] Ethnicity:Asian
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]**Other Factors:
needed tons of FA **
General Comments:
I’m super surprised I got into all three schools. I didn’t think I had a shot at Peddie. My Stats aren’t even that great considering some of the other people on this board. I know I wasn’t applying for HADES, but they were all under 37% admittance (with old admission stats). Was also provided with generous FA (almost full scholarship from Peddie)</p>
<p>How do I get rid of the bold at the end? Thanks</p>
<p>Accepted:None
Waitlisted:Hotchkiss, Deerfield, Choate, Groton, and SPS.
Rejected: None
Stats:</p>
<pre><code>* SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT:
2278 (89% Verbal, 43% Reading, 99% Math, 89% Overall) Sorry, reading was really awful.
- GPA Unweighted-Weighted:
4.0 - 4.22 All A’s. - Rank:
n/a - Other stats:
n/a
</code></pre>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<pre><code>* Essays:
Eh. I accidentally handed in my rough draft for Hotchkiss. Oh well…
I wrote one of the essays on the 14th and sent it in on the fifteenth. Obiviously, it was extremely awful. At least I thought it was. I worked really hard on my Choate essays, however.
- Teacher Recs:
The English teacher felt a bit… reluctant? The math teacher’s recommendation was probably mediocre. - Principle/Counselor Rec:
I’d assume that it was OK. I got along well with him and thought of him more as a friend though. - Hook (if any):
Nothing… Absolutely nothing.
</code></pre>
<p>Location/Person:</p>
<pre><code>* State or Country:
Connecticut/China
- Current School Type:
Private. I have been to public school for a lot of years. - Ethnicity:
Chinese Born American - Gender:
Female
</code></pre>
<p>Other Factors:
National and state art awards. A lot of community service. DID apply for FA. That was one of the main problems.</p>
<p>General Comments:
Not really surprised at my results… I was ready for this.</p>
<p>Accepted:GROTON
Waitlisted:None
Rejected: None
Stats:</p>
<ul>
<li>SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT:
98% Unweighted GPA 4.0, weighted 4.25 (7th grade applicant):
4.0 - 4.22 All A’s.</li>
<li>Rank:
n/a</li>
<li>Other stats:
Second chair flute Wind ensemble
Advanced Chorus
Tournament Tennis Player
Kids jeopardy interviewee
Many volunteer hours at church </li>
</ul>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<ul>
<li>Essays:
Kid driven, parent reviewed- humble and community focused.</li>
<li>Teacher Recs:
Great- we think.</li>
<li>Principle/Counselor Rec:
School was supportive so we think good.</li>
<li>Hook (if any):
None</li>
</ul>
<p>Location/Person:</p>
<ul>
<li>State or Country:
FLORIDA- Palm Beach County</li>
<li>Current School Type:
Public.</li>
<li>Ethnicity:
Caucasian</li>
<li>Gender:
Female</li>
</ul>
<p>Other Factors: Only applied to Groton as she applied for II form- 8th grade</p>
<p>General Comments:
SUPER HAPPY FOR HER</p>
<p>**Accepted: Exeter, Andover, Deerfield, Milton, Peddie **
**Rejected: None **
**Waitlisted: None **</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: TOEFL - 112, PSAT - 91% (overall), SSAT - 96%
[</em>] GPA Unweighted-Weighted: 4.0-N/A
[<em>] Rank: N/A
[</em>] Other stats: SAT BIO E - 700</p>
<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Essays: good
[</em>] Teacher Recs: excellent
[<em>] Principle/Counselor Rec: excellent
[</em>] Hook (if any): languages, culture, dedication, personality.</p>
<p>[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: Azerbaijan
[</em>] Current School Type: International School
[<em>] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[</em>] Gender: Female</p>
<p>[/ul]**Other Factors: 4 years of MUN; Athletic awards: soccer varsity captain - 2 silver medals , basketball - 1 gold medal, track 2 gold 1 silver medals, cross country champion; Leadership: STUCO Treasurer; Drama- a main role in a professional play, 3 main roles in school plays. Presidential award for academic excellence, random success awards at school. **</p>
<p>**General Comments: I’m the first student from my country who applied to these schools. I only spoke English for 4 years, none of my parents speak English fluently. Accepted for 11th grade (non-repeat) **</p>
<p>Decision: Accepted at Groton
Decision: Waitlisted at SPS
Decision: Rejected at Exeter</p>
<p>Stats:
SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: TOEFL 118/120, SSAT 95th overall
GPA Unweighted-Weighted: No GPA at my school, all A and A+'s
Rank: No ranking at my school.
Other stats:
Subjective:
Essays: Good. I worked a lot harder on Groton because it was by far my first choice. so those were really good
Teacher Recs: Excellent. I really get along with my teachers
Principle/Counselor Rec: they dont really know me but my interview with them went really well
Hook (if any): State Champs Premeire soccer team, Basketball, Lax, Sketching, Black Belt, Math Team
Location/Person:
State or Country: New England
Current School Type: Public Middle school
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Other Factors:Need full FA
General Comments: My interviews with Groton and Exeter went amazing!! My interviewer at SPS wasn’t very interested. Ever since my interview Groton has been contacting me a lot</p>
<p>Accepted: Peddie, Stuart, George School
Waitlisted: Princeton Day School</p>
<p>SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: SSAT: 93rd overall</p>
<p>GPA Unweighted-Weighted: No G.P.A. at my school, but all A and A+</p>
<p>Rank: No ranking at my school. </p>
<p>Other stats: </p>
<p>Essays: I thought that they were pretty good, because I like to write and dedicated myself to making them good. I also submitted a writing piece of my own for consideration.</p>
<p>Teacher Recs: I believe they were good. I also asked teachers that weren’t required to write a rec for me, because I like them as teachers and knew they’d give me a good rec.</p>
<p>Hook (if any): Honestly…none. I have a good personality and a lot of determination, but I’m not a prodigy. </p>
<p>State or Country: PA</p>
<p>Current School Type: Private </p>
<p>Ethnicity: White</p>
<p>Gender: Female </p>
<p>Other Factors: Needed FA. My sibling goes to Peddie.</p>
<p>General Comments: I feel that I interview well, and that I was engaging. My grades are good, and my SSATs were well in the acceptance range for all of the schools I applied to. I don’t believe that I got into Peddie just because my sibling goes there, because so many legacies are rejected. I’m surprised I got so much FA, but that’s how it happened.</p>
<p>Accepted: Andover, Milton</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: 96% (SSAT)
[</em>] GPA Unweighted-Weighted: unknown, but I’ve had atleast an A in every class, always
[<em>] Rank: unknown
[</em>] Other stats:
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Essays: very, very good
[</em>] Teacher Recs: probably very good; from a private school where teachers put a lot of time into them
[<em>] Principle/Counselor Rec: Probably fairly good
[</em>] Hook (if any): …
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: NC, USA
[</em>] Current School Type: Private
[<em>] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors:
General Comments: all in all, I think my essays were outstanding, which is probably what got me in. I also figure skate, which I suppose could be a hook? I don’t know. I’m not a legacy or anything.</p>
<p>bump .</p>
<p>**Accepted: Berkshire, St. Mark’s **
Waitlisted: Andover, Brooks, Choate
Rejected: Exeter, Hotchkiss, St. Paul’s, Taft</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: 95% SSAT
[</em>] GPA Unweighted-Weighted: All As with a couple of Bs
[<em>] Rank: Top 5% of class
[</em>] Extra-Curriculars: Community service, student government, founder of a club, and math team participant
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Essays: I slaved over them from September until January 15th at 11:30. They were quite strong if I can say so myself.
[</em>] Teacher Recs: I’m assuming they were decent. I submitted an extra recommendation for good measure.
[<em>] Principle/Counselor Rec: I just met her this year. It most likely was neutral.
[</em>] Hook (if any): I applied last year?
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: New Hampshire
[</em>] Current School Type: Public
[<em>] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[</em>] Gender: Male
[/ul]Other Factors: A generous FA package was needed.</p>
<p>General Comments: I’m extremely grateful to have been extended at least one offer this year. I don’t think I could have dealt with applying a third time or staying at my local public school another year. The application process chapter of my life is now over and I’m excited to have a “home” next year!</p>
<p>Accepted: Milton</p>
<ul>
<li><p>SSAT: 98% Total score: 2316 (Math 94%, Reading 99%, verbal 89%)–did not prepare/study</p></li>
<li><p>GPA Unweighted-Weighted:
3.955 All A’s with 1 A-</p></li>
<li><p>Rank:
n/a</p></li>
<li><p>Other stats–5 years Piano, 2 years
Guitar, French 8 years, class rep since G4, Oboe for 5 years for school band</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<ul>
<li>Essays:
Good</li>
<li>Teacher Recs:
English teacher—very good, teacher doesn’t want her to leave
Other teachers—don’t want her to leave</li>
<li><p>Principle/Counselor Rec:
Counselor praised her in front of other parents during parents conference.</p></li>
<li><p>Hook (if any):
half brother and sister went to Milton
Location/Person:</p></li>
<li><p>State or Country:
China (HKSAR)</p></li>
<li><p>Current School Type:
Private-International School</p></li>
<li><p>Ethnicity:
Chinese Born American</p></li>
<li><p>Gender:
Female</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Other Factors:
Fashion design-make her own clothes, bags since G6. The youngest fashion designer at school fashion show.
Have an online store.
Currently was chosen to illustrate a children’s book.
Graphic design- won several online competitions.</p>
<p>General Comments:
She can thrive anywhere as long as letting her to create…</p>
<p>woaahh, that’s pretty useful BUMP BUMP BUMP!</p>
<p>Accepted: Milton
Waitlisted: Belmont Hill
Rejected: Nobles, Roxbury Latin</p>
<p>Stats:
SSAT/ISEE/TOEFL/PSAT: 90% SSAT
GPA Unweighted-Weighted: N/A
Rank: N/A
Extra-Curriculars: Model UN, theatre, baseball, saxophone, tennis, basketball</p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: Pretty good
Teacher Recs: Very good
Principle/Counselor Rec: Never really had her as much of anything before . . . probably indecisive/inconclusive at best
Other Recs: Additional baseball coach rec
Hook (if any): I play baseball?</p>
<p>Location/Person:
State or Country: Massachusetts
Current School Type: Private
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Other Factors: FA would have been nice</p>
<p>General Comments: I had fun with the process. I was myself and, while the essays were tough, it was a good self-evaluative experience.</p>
<p>BUMP! 10 char</p>
<p>Bump for new class of prospective students…</p>
<p>Bump. 10 char. (Funny, I bumped this thread last year around the same time.)</p>